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P8 ADG

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,323 mi
Last recorded69,323 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 ADG
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 69,323 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 65,581 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 61,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 57,305 miles

steering slightly notchey

Pass 6 Apr 2022 54,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

steering slightly notchey

Pass 9 Apr 2021 52,201 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 52,186 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

steering slightly notchey

Pass 27 Mar 2020 51,038 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

steering slightly notchy

Pass 1 Feb 2019 49,329 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering operation slightly notchey

Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,132 miles

both front suspension coil springs very rusty

wetness around nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,355 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 43,682 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,156 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2014 43,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,858 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,487 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,820 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 33,851 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 33,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?

Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 802
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 675
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 493
parking brake recording little or no effort 445
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 372
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P8 ADG is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 45,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Cerbera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P8 ADG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Cerbera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P8 ADG registered?

P8 ADG is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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